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Notes on menswear — the makers and clothes we carry, ways to wear them, and stories from our daily perspective and beyond.

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Inside the houses we love — origin, ethos, craftsmanship and the people behind the labels.
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In-depth articles with reflections on craft, style, and where menswear is going next.
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Process, materials, hands. A close read on how the best menswear is built, fiber by fiber, stitch by stitch.
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Astorflex - Two Centuries of Italian Shoemaking Heritage

Brand Stories · September 1, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

Discover the 200-year history of this Italian family shoemaker, its handcrafted desert boots, sustainable materials, and stitchdown craftsmanship from Castel d'Ario.

A Weekend in Abruzzo: Visiting Maglificio Gran Sasso

Factory Visits · July 31, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

Come with us to the beautiful Abruzzo region and visit Europe's largest knitwear company, Maglificio Gran Sasso. See inside the factory and learn more about the craftsmanship behind the brand.

A Day in Parma: Inside the Workshop that Anderson's Built

Factory Visits · July 26, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

Come with us to Parma and visit one of the world's most renowned belt makers, Anderson's. See inside the workshop and learn more about the craftsmanship and heritage behind the brand.

Paraboot: a Century of French Shoemaking Heritage

Brand Stories · July 22, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

Paraboot is a French shoemaker founded in 1908 in Izeaux, near the Alps, by Rémy Richard. The brand became famous for the Michael, a Tyrolean-style derby launched in 1945.

Menswear Style Icons: Cary Grant

Editorials · June 27, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

How Cary Grant turned a well-fitted suit into a philosophy — and why his understated approach to tailoring still defines classic menswear nearly a century later.

William Lockie: the Enduring Legacy of Scottish Knitwear

Brand Stories · April 28, 2026 · Christopher Gustafsson

Discover William Lockie, Scotland's historic Hawick knitwear brand since 1874 — its heritage, craftsmanship, cashmere and lambswool jumpers, and family legacy.